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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.19, 739.94 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.19, 739.94 and 185.07 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.19 : 739.94 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.19/739.94 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.19x = 739.94 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.19x = 136,940.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,940.70/493.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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